Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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