Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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