Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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