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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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