Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people 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. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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