Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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