Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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