Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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