Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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