Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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