Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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