Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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