Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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