Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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