Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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