Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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