Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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