Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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