Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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