Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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