Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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