Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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