Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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