Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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