Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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