Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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