Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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