Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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