Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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