Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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