Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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