Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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