Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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