Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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