Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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