Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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