Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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