Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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