Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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