Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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