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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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