Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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