Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people 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 several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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