Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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