Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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