Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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