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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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