Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education