Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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