Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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