Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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