Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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