Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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