Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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