Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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