Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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