Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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