Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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