Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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