Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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