Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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