Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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