Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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