Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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