Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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