Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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