Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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