Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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