Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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