Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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