Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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