Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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