Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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