Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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