Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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