Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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