Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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