Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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