Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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