Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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