Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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