Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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