Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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