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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources