Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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