Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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