Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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