Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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