Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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