Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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