Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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