Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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