Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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