Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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