Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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