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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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