Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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