Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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