Learn more about this compelling 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. Recent changes in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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