Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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