Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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