Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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