Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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