Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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