Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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