Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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