Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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