Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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