Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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