Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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