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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources