Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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