Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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