Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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