Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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