Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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