Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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