Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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