Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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