Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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