Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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