Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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