Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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