Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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