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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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