Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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