Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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