Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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