Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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