Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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