Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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