Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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