Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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