Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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