Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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