Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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