Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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