Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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