Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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