Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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