Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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