Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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