Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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