Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important 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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