Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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