Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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