Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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