Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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