Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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