Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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