Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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