Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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