Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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