Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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