Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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