Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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