Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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