Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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