Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always 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 online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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