Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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