Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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