Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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