Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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