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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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