Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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