Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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