Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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