Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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