Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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