Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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