Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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