Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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