Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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