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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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