Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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