Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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