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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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