Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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