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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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