Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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