Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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