Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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