Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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