Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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