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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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