Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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