Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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