Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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