Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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