Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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