Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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