Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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