Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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