Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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