Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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