Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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