Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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