Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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