Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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