Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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