Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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