Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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