Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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