Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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