Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major 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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