Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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