Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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