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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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