Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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