Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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