Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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