Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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