Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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