Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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