Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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