Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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