Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major 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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