Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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