Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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