Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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