Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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