Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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