Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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