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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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