Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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