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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology enable humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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