Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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