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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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