Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers 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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