Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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