Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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