Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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