Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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