Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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