Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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