Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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