Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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