Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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