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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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