Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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