Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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