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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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