Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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