Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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