Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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