Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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