Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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