Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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