Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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