Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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