Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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