Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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