Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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