Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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