Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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