Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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