Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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