Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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