Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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