Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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