Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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