Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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