Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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