Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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