Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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