Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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