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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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