Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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