Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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