Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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