Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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