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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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