Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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