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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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