Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines 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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