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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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