Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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