Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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