Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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