Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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