Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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