Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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