Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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