Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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