Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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