Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches 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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