Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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