Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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