Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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