Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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