Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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