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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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