Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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