Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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