Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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