Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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