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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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