Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education Resources