Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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