Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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