Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major 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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