Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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