Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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