Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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