Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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