Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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