Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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