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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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