Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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