Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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