Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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