Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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