Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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