Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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