Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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