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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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