Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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