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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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