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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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