Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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