Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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