Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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