Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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