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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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