Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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