Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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