Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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