Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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