Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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