Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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