Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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