Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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