Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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