Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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