Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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