Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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