Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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