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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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