Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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