Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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