Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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