Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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