Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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