Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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