Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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