Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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