Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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