Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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