Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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