Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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