Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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