Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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