Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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