Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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