Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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