Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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