Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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