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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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