Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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