Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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