Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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