Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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