Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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