Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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