Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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