Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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