Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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