Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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