Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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