Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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