Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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