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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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