Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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