Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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