Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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