Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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