Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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