Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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