Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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