Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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