Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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