Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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