Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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