Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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