Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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