Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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