Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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