Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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