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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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