Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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