Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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