Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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