Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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