Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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