Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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