Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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