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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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