Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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