Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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