Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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