Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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