Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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