Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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