Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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