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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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