Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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