Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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