Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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