Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates 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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