Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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