Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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