Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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