Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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