Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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