Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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