Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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