Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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