Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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