Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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