Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about 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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