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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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