Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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