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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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