Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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