Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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