Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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