Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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