Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes 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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