Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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