Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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