Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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