Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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