Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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