Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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