Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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