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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses 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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