Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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