Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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