Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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