Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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