Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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