Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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