Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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