Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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