Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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