Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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