Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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