Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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