Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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