Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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