Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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