Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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