Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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