Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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