Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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