Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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