Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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