Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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