Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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