Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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