Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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