Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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