Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of 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 education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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