Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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