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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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