Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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