Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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