Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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