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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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