Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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