Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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