Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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