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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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