Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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