Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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