Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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