Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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