Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses 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. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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