Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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