Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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