Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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