Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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