Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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