Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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