Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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