Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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