Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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