Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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