Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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