Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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