Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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