Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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