Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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