Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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