Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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