Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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