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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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