Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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