Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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