Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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