Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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