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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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