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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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