Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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