Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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