Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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