Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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