Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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