Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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