Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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