Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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