Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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